Breaking stories and the latest updates from the worlds of EVs, technology, gaming and motorsport
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F1 Teams Back Plan to Shorten Grand Prix Races to 290km in 2027
Formula 1 teams have backed plans to shorten Grand Prix races from around 305km to 290km in 2027 as revised power-unit rules increase fuel demands.
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Russell Tops FP2 as Ferrari and Mercedes Trade Blows at Monza
Charles Leclerc led a Ferrari one-two in FP1 before George Russell put Mercedes on top in FP2, leaving the Italian Grand Prix finely balanced ahead of qualifying.
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Netflix UK Price Rise: Cheapest Plan Jumps 33% to £7.99 a Month
Netflix has increased all three UK subscription prices, with its ad-supported plan jumping 33% to £7.99 and Premium rising beyond £20 a month.
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Vodafone Launches ‘FastTrack’ 5G in the UK — Priority Speeds Now Cost Extra
Vodafone SuperMobile uses 5G network slicing to prioritise customers in busy areas, promising speeds up to four times faster and a 15Mbps minimum-speed guarantee — but the enhanced service comes on premium tariffs.
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Gasly Stripped of Monaco Podium Again as FIA Appeal Hands P3 Back to Hadjar
Pierre Gasly has lost his Monaco podium again after the FIA International Court of Appeal reinstated two five-second penalties, restoring Isack Hadjar to third place.
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Xbox Cloud Gaming Will Add Monthly Hour Limits in November — What It Means for Game Pass
Xbox Cloud Gaming is moving to monthly playtime limits from November: 15 hours for Ultimate, 10 for Premium and 5 for Essential, with extra hours available to buy.
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Tesla Cybercab Goes Live: Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis Begin Carrying Passengers in Austin
Tesla’s steering-wheel-and-pedal-free Cybercab has begun carrying passengers in Austin, moving the purpose-built robotaxi from demonstration into real-world service as US regulators assess the rollout.
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Italian Grand Prix 2026: Six Things to Watch Over the Weekend at Monza
Ferrari’s new engine, Antonelli’s grid penalty, McLaren’s H-Wing and extreme heat headline six things to watch before Italian Grand Prix FP1 at Monza.
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Virgin Media Store Is Closing — Here’s What Happens to Your Purchased Movies
Virgin Media is closing its digital store, but customers can move purchased movies and TV shows to Rakuten TV. Here’s how the migration works and what to check before you switch.
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UK Electric Car Sales Jump 30% as EVs Lead the August Market
UK battery-electric car registrations jumped around 30% year-on-year in August, taking roughly 30% of the new-car market as EVs became the month’s leading powertrain.